Stone sanctuary, Khortytsya

Khortytsya Island is famous for its historical monuments, burial mounds and stone sanctuary. In the north of the island you can see stones set in the shape of an egg. Stone tab, which was part of the ritual complex, referred to as the Bronze Age. The first explorers found it in 1992 and carefully studied. The size of the oval of 3.5 to 2.8 meters. Stones picked oval of solid granite. A narrow edge structures refers to the east, and in the interior there are no rocks.

At the heart of the sanctuary was found ovoid pit interesting shape, which was rectangular bowl that served as an altar. Bowl has been set so that each of its sides looking toward the south, west, north or east. Recently, the center of worship appeared sculptures Mokos. The figure of the pagan goddess made of wood and is designed to protect the feminine and weavers.

What can be seen next to the stone sanctuary on Khortitsa

On Khortitsa is a memorial and tourist complex "Scythian camp". For thrill-seekers working equestrian theater and connoisseurs like a Buddhist stupa.